John Wood
Michael Rafferty
Series
Watch Rafferty's Rules (1987) Online
8.02 votes198750mEndedDramaCrimeComedy
Synopsis
Rafferty's Rules was an Australian television drama series which ran from 1987 to 1990 on the Seven Network. Rafferty's Rules was one of the first programs undertaken by the Seven Network's then new in-house drama unit, going into production in May 1985 as "a 15-part courtroom drama". The program had started out as a pilot episode, recorded in early 1984 with the actor Chris Haywood in the lead role. When the pilot episode was remounted later in 1984, Chris Haywood wasn't available and the lead role was re-cast to John Wood. This second recording was eventually broadcast as the program's first episode.
Episodes
Season 1
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- 1. PilotNow viewing1987-02-1247mMichael Aloysius Rafferty starts his new job as Stipendiary Magistrate of Manly Local Court.
- 2. Win Some, Lose Some1987-02-19Rafferty's estranged wife Joanne arrives in Sydney to discuss a few things and he is anxious. Meanwhile, Paulyne has a crisis of conscience when she has to act for a man in an assault case.
- 3. Truth to Tell1987-02-26Rafferty deals with a young prostitute and U.S. government officials apply to extradite one of their citizens.
- 4. The Free Life1987-03-05Rafferty is angry when a drugs case he was listed to deal with is suddenly moved to another court and confronts the Chief Magistrate about the matter.
- 5. The Women1987-03-12Rafferty is forced to examine his attitude towards women.
- 6. Rafferty and the Srangers Among Us1987-03-19Rafferty feels alone with his recent move to the city.
- 7. Sin with Gold1987-03-26Rafferty has no choice but to dismiss a big drug case.
- 8. Looking Good1987-04-02Rafferty hears two cases about people's desire to look good.
- 9. Reason to Believe1987-04-09A young prostitute decides to defend herself against a soliciting charge.
- 10. Mates and Brothers1987-04-16An Italian father and his brother plant a bomb in Rafferty's chambers.
- 11. Sticks1987-04-23Rafferty investigates what appears to be an accidental death by drowning.
- 12. Stray Cat1987-04-30A young drifter comes before Rafferty's court for being in possession of a cat skin.
- 13. Invasion of Privacy1987-05-07Rafferty's cases reflect people invading other people's privacy.
- 14. Rafferty and the Rough Diamond1987-05-1446mRafferty finds that people and things are not always as they seem.
- 15. Public Image1987-05-21Rafferty realises that the media makes innocent people look like monsters.
Cast
Top Billed Cast
Arky Michael
Fulvio Frangellomini
Simon Chilvers
Sgt. Julian Flicker
Katy Brinson
Lisa Blake
Availability
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Rafferty's Rules available to watch online?
Vidbox does not currently have a legal streaming, rental or purchase option on record for Rafferty's Rules in this region.
How many seasons does Rafferty's Rules have?
Rafferty's Rules has 4 seasons and 86 episodes.
When did Rafferty's Rules first air?
Rafferty's Rules first aired in 1987.
Is Rafferty's Rules still running?
Rafferty's Rules's status on TMDB is: Ended.
What genre is Rafferty's Rules?
Rafferty's Rules is classified as Drama, Crime, Comedy.